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Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-00524
Petitioner: Jill Briggs
Filed: 2025-03-24
Decided: 2026-03-24
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2023-11-08
Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 75000

AI-assisted case summary:
Jill Briggs filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine in her left arm on November 8, 2023. She further alleged residual effects for more than six months. Respondent denied that the vaccine caused her alleged injury or that her condition was a sequelae of a vaccine-related injury. Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to a settlement. Chief Special Master Corcoran found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision awarding damages. Briggs was awarded a lump sum of $75,000.00, representing compensation for all items of damages available under Section 15(a). The case was settled as a Table claim for SIRVA.

Theory of causation field:
Table

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-00524-0
Date issued/filed: 2026-04-29
Pages: 9
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 03/24/2026) regarding 30 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer, ( Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. )(mpj) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:25-vv-00524-UNJ Document 37 Filed 04/29/26 Page 1 of 9
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 25-0524V
JILL BRIGGS,
Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner,
v. Filed: March 24, 2026
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Daniel Alholm, Alholm Law PC, Chicago, IL, for Petitioner.
Emily Hanson, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1
On March 24, 2025, Jill Briggs filed a petition for compensation under the National
Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.2 (the “Vaccine
Act”). Petitioner alleges that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine
administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of receiving an influenza (“flu”) vaccine in her left arm
on November 8, 2023. Petition at 1; Stipulation, filed at March 24, 2026, ¶¶ 1-4. Petitioner
further alleges that she suffered the residual effects of her injury for more than six months.
Petition at 3; Stipulation at ¶4. “Respondent denies that petitioner sustained a SIRVA
Table injury; denies that the flu vaccine or any other vaccine caused petitioner’s alleged
shoulder injury, or any other injury; and denies that petitioner’s current condition is a
sequelae of a vaccine-related injury.” Stipulation at ¶ 6.
Nevertheless, on March 24, 2026, the parties filed the attached joint stipulation,
stating that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. I find the stipulation
reasonable and adopt it as my decision awarding damages, on the terms set forth therein.
1 Because this Decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made
publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or
at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government
Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government
Services). This means the Decision will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In
accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other
information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I
agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access.
2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease
of citation, all section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. §
300aa (2018).

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Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Stipulation, I award the following
compensation:
A lump sum of $75,000.00, to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s
counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to Petitioner. Stipulation
at ¶ 8. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages that would
be available under Section 15(a). Id.
I approve the requested amount for Petitioner’s compensation. In the absence of
a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC Appendix B, the Clerk of Court is directed to
enter judgment in accordance with this decision.3
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/Brian H. Corcoran
Brian H. Corcoran
Chief Special Master
3 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), entry of judgment can be expedited by the parties’ joint filing of notice
renouncing the right to seek review.
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IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
JTLL BRIGGS,
Pelit io ner, No. 25-524V
Chief Special Master Corcoran
V, ECF
SECRETARY OF HEALTH /\NO
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respond en I.
STfP ULA TION
The parties hereby stipulate to the following matters:
I. Jill Briggs ("petitioner") filed a petition for vaccine compensation under the National
Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-10 lo 34 (the "Vaccine Program").
The petition seeks compensation for injuries allegedly related to petitioner's receipt of an
influenza ("flu") vaccine. which vaccine is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table (the "Table"),
42 C.F.R. ~ I 00.3(a).
2. Petitinncr received a flu vaccine in her left shoulder on November 8, 2023.
3. The vaccine was administered within the United States.
4. Petitioner alleges chat petitioner suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine
administration ("SIRVA") within the time period set forth in the Table following administration
of the vaccine. Petitioner forther alleges that petitioner suffered the residual effects of the
alleged injury for more than six months.
5. Petitioner represents that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action
for damages on petitioner's behalf as a result or the ,illcgcd injury.

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6. Respondent denies that petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table inju1y; denies that the flu
vaccine or any other vaccine caused petitioner's alleged shoulder injury, or any other injury; and
denies that petitioner's current condition is a sequclae of a vaccine-related injury.
7. Maintaining their above-stated positions, the parties nevertheless now agree that the
issuc1:, between them shall be sellled ,;111d that a decision should be entered awarding the
compensation described in paragraph 8 of this Stipulation.
8. As soon as practicable after an entry of judgment reflecting a decision consistent with
the terms of this Stipulation, and after petitioner has (i(ed an election to receive compens,ltion
pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-2l(a)(l), the Secretary orr1ealL11 and llurnan Services will issue
the following vaccine compensation payment:
/\ lump sum of $75,000.00 to be paid through an ACf-f deposit to petitioner's
counsel's IOL TA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner.
This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under 42
U.S.C. § 300aa-l 5(a).
9. As soon as practicable after the entry of judgment on entitlement in this case, and after
petitioner has filed both a proper and timely election to receive compensation pursuant to 42
U.S.C. § J00aa-21 (a)( I), and an application, the parties will submit to rurther proceedings be Core
the speci,tl masH.:r Lo award reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in proceeding upon this
petition.
I 0. Petitioner and petitioner's attorney represent that compensation to be provided
pursuant to this Stipulation is not for any items or services for which the Program is not
primarily liable under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l 5(g), to the extent that payment has been made or can
reasonably be expected lo be made under any State compensation programs, insurance policies,
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Federal or State health benefits programs (other than Tille XIX of the Social Security Act (42
U.S.C. § 1396 ct seq.)), or by entities that provide health services on a pre-paid basis.
l l. Payment made pursuant to paragraph 8 and any amounts awarded pursuant to
paragraph 9 orthis Stipulation will be made in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(i), subject
to the availability or sufficient statutory funds.
12. The parlil.:s anrJ their allorncys further agree and stipulate that, except for any award
for attorney's fees and litigation costs, and past unreimbursed l.:Xpcnscs, the money provided
pursuant to this Stipulation will be used solely for the benefit of petitioner as contemplated by a
strict construction oC 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l 5(a) and (cl), and subject to the conditions or 42 U.S.C.
§ 300aa-l 5(g) and (h).
13. In return for the payments described in paragraphs 8 and 9, petitioner, in pctitionr.:r·s
individual capacity, and on behalr of petitioner's heirs, executors, administrators, successors or
assigns. dol.:s rorevcr irrevocably and unconditionally release, acquit and discharge the United
States and the Secretary ofIJcalth and Human Services from any and all actions or causes of
action (including agreements, jnrJgrncnts, claims, damages, loss of services, expenses and all
demands of whatever kind or nature) that have been brought, could have been brought, or could
be timely brought in the Court of Federal Claims, under the National Vaccine Injury
Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-IO ct seq., on account of, or in any way growing out
or, any and all known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected personal injuries to or death of"
petitioner resulting rrom. or alleged to have resulted fi·o111, the nu vaccination aclministcrcrJ on
November 8, 2023, as alleged in a petition for vaccine compensation filed on or about March 24.
2025, in the United States Court or Federal Claims as petition No. 25-524V.
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14. lfpetitioner should die prior to entry orjudgmenl, this agrecrnelll shall be voidable
upon proper 11oticc to the Coll rt on behalr or either or both of the parties.
I 5. If the special master fails to issue a de<.:ision in complete conformity with the terms
of this Stipulation or ir the Court or Federal Claims !ails Lo enter judgment in conformity with a
decision that i:; in complete conformity with the terms of this Stipulation, then the parties'
settlement and this Stipulation shall be voidable at the sole discretion of either party.
16. This Stipulation expresses a full and complete negotiated settlement of liability and
damages claimed under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury !\ct of 1986, as amended, except
as otherwise noted in paragraph 9 above. There is absolutely no agreement on the pan oflhe
parties hereto to make any payment or lo do any aet or thing other than is herein expressly stated
and clearly agreed to. The parties further agree and understand that the award described in this
Stipulation may reneet a compromise of the parties' respective positions as to liability and/or
amount of damages, and runhcr, that a change in the nature of the injury or condition or in the
items or compensation sought, is not grounds to modi ly or revise this agreement.
17. This Stipulation shall not be construed as an admission by the Unikd States or Lhe
Secretary of Health and Hum ..1 11 Services tlrnl the flu vaccine or any other vaccine caused
petitioner's alleged shoulder injury or any other injury or petitioner's current condition, or that
petitioner suffered an injury contained in the Vaccine Injury Table.
18. All rights and obligations of petilioncr hereunder shall apply equally to petitioner's
heirs, cxccuLOrs, admi11istrators, successors, and/or assigns.
END OF STIPULATION
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Respectfu Il y submitted,
PETTTTONER:
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JTLL BRfGGS
ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR AUTIIORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
PETlTlONER: OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL:
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DJ\NlEL. /\Ll IOLM HEATHER L PE/\RLM/\ N
Alholm Law PC Deputy Director
445 North Wells Street Torts Branch
Chicago, TL 60654 Civil Division
(773) 412-3320 U.S. Department of Justice
dan@sirvainjury.com P.O. Box 146
Bt:njamin Franklin Station
Washington, DC 20044-0146
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR
OF T!IE SF.CRETARY OF llEALTTT RESPONDENT:
AND I IUMAN SERVlCF.S:
George R.
Digitally signed by George R,
Grimes •S16
Grimes -516
Date: 2026.03.19 16:11:50-04'00'
CAPT GEORGE REED GRIMES, MD. MPH EM~ ~
Director, Division oflnjury Trial Attorney
Compensation Programs Torts Branch
1k alth Systems Burc,tu Civil Division
Health Resources and Services U.S. Department of Justice
Administration P.O. Box 146
U.S. Department of llealth Benjamin Franklin Station
and Human Services Washington. DC 20044-0146
5600 Fishers Lane, l 4W-l 8 (202) 430-4802
Rock vi Il e, MD 20857 cmily.hanson@usdoj.gov
Dated: ?> j M j UH.Lt
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eSignature Details
Signer ID: UgQnJMMtnJrmGazsPEkfBSUB
Signed by: Jill Briggs
Sent to email: jill.s.briggs@gmail.com
IP Address: 146. 75.248.139
Signed at: Mar 20 2026, 10:38 am CDT

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that today, March 24, 2026, a copy of the foregoing pleading was served by
electronic mail to Daniel Alholm at dan@sirvainjury.com.
s/ Emily M. Hanson